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RalphG 10-29-2021 10:20 AM

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The date sticks in my mind for a few reasons. Not least of which is it being the day I dragged the 52 Merc out of the woods to the workshop and began bringing it back to life. Many hours and miles of fun later my only regret is that I didn't start on it at least 20 years earlier.

1952henry 10-29-2021 11:39 AM

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Happy Anniversary.

flatford8 10-29-2021 11:52 AM

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I’ve enjoyed the many rides in the Merc Ralph. I enjoy your videos also…Mark

petehoovie 10-29-2021 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphG (Post 2071287)
The date sticks in my mind for a few reasons. Not least of which is it being the day I dragged the 52 Merc out of the woods to the workshop and began bringing it back to life. Many hours and miles of fun later my only regret is that I didn't start on it at least 20 years earlier.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...7&d=1635520809

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1635520809

Bulligen 10-29-2021 01:10 PM

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I have always enjoyed your videos, much fun!

RalphG 10-29-2021 01:14 PM

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I appreciate the comments on my videos from all of you. It helps keep me going.. Its supposed to be our last mild day today. Maybe I will take the Merc out for a short run when I finish the oil change on the Mustang..

GB SISSON 10-29-2021 02:50 PM

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I appreciate the comments on my videos from all of you. It helps keep me going.. Its supposed to be our last mild day today. Maybe I will take the Merc out for a short run when I finish the oil change on the Mustang..

Just like Alan Jackson, you're gonna "cruise it up and down the road". Happy motoring from the Left Coast. We have 2 sunny days in store for the weekend, then back to the gloom.

RalphG 10-29-2021 06:09 PM

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Just like Alan Jackson, you're gonna "cruise it up and down the road". Happy motoring from the Left Coast. We have 2 sunny days in store for the weekend, then back to the gloom.

Thats just what I did for a brief run this afternoon. The last nice day, maybe. It was warm and no wind, just the calm before the storm as my dad used to say. Here is a shot taken on the driveway showing the approaching clouds.

cas3 10-29-2021 08:00 PM

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It was a good day for all of us too Ralph, we love to see the merc driving your country roads in the video's !

mercman from oz 10-29-2021 08:21 PM

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Happy Anniversary 7th Ralph.

Randy in ca 10-30-2021 02:42 AM

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Any other interesting stuff hiding in the bush? Looks like a Ford Fordor on the side
of your picture.

RalphG 10-30-2021 09:25 AM

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Thanks for the enlargement Mercman.
And Randy in Ca, that is a 38 Deluxe sedan that belonged to an uncle many years ago. I dragged it home about 50 years ago thinking it would be a good parts car for the 39 I was driving at the time. Its missing a lot of parts but makes nice "yard art".
Various other makes including GMC pickups make up more of the scenery. Plus assorted retired farm machinery. The kind of stuff that most farmers are sending off to the scrap iron dealers that seem to be so popular these days. I happen to enjoy a little scrap iron scenery more than the few dollars it might be worth.

Tinker 10-31-2021 12:22 AM

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Need some more of your drone footage. Your youtube channel is fun.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE-DDvTwrDc


channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZf...V1d-LZm7wpneMA

petehoovie 10-31-2021 12:27 AM

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Thanks for the enlargement Mercman.
And Randy in Ca, that is a 38 Deluxe sedan that belonged to an uncle many years ago. I dragged it home about 50 years ago thinking it would be a good parts car for the 39 I was driving at the time. Its missing a lot of parts but makes nice "yard art".
Various other makes including GMC pickups make up more of the scenery. Plus assorted retired farm machinery. The kind of stuff that most farmers are sending off to the scrap iron dealers that seem to be so popular these days. I happen to enjoy a little scrap iron scenery more than the few dollars it might be worth.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1635603825

50fordcoupeman 10-31-2021 02:00 AM

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Thats just what I did for a brief run this afternoon. The last nice day, maybe. It was warm and no wind, just the calm before the storm as my dad used to say. Here is a shot taken on the driveway showing the approaching clouds.

The Merc is pointed towards the clouds as if to say "Bring it on Mr. Storm!!"

corvette8n 10-31-2021 07:57 AM

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Ralph, I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel and always give you a like for every video, now you just need to get that Merc. pickup into a shed or barn and get that running and driving.

billbrown 10-31-2021 04:20 PM

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im starting on my 38 this winter

Tinker 11-01-2021 09:11 PM

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Bill would be interested in seeing your 38. Best of luck with it!

RalphG 11-02-2021 12:04 AM

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Ralph, I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel and always give you a like for every video, now you just need to get that Merc. pickup into a shed or barn and get that running and driving.

Thanks, I appreciate the "likes" on the channel. I'm sure a lot of people get tired of seeing more videos and pictures of the old Merc but I never do so there will be more videos. Only a week left on the registration so not sure if I will get to town with it this year or not.

petehoovie 11-02-2021 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphG (Post 2072411)
Thanks, I appreciate the "likes" on the channel. I'm sure a lot of people get tired of seeing more videos and pictures of the old Merc but I never do so there will be more videos. Only a week left on the registration so not sure if I will get to town with it this year or not.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1635829460


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